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I have a parking thread!

504 replies

Threearm · 24/09/2021 16:22

Come home from school run to someone parked on my private parking.

I've blocked them in as there's nowhere else for me to park and left a note to say I next plan to move my car tomorrow AM.

Cheeky fucker hasn't returned yet.

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Dizzy1234 · 24/09/2021 17:07

I'm settled in 😁
Update the diagram to show the neighbours car 😂
And yes to the pretending your car isn't yours and include the door slamming, I love a good parking thread

godmum56 · 24/09/2021 17:07

I do love a friday parking thread

itsgettingwierd · 24/09/2021 17:07

@heldinadream

Friday afternoon. Smile Parking thread. Grin CF blocked in - Op straight in there! GrinGrin Diagram - Shock ! Three out of four Op, must try harder!
Grin

Great summary

Window1 · 24/09/2021 17:08

Do you have a school, community centre or shopping etc nearby? Is there any reason why someone would just come and park in your space like this, where do you think they are?

Tee20x · 24/09/2021 17:08

@ivykaty44

when they come to the door

look at surprised and say

who the fuck are these two cars parked on my drive?

ask which there car is.
and then say

serves you right someones blocked you in....

turn tell them to sort it out with the driver and storm off back in the house and slam the door

Yes
Sideorderofchips · 24/09/2021 17:10

Oooo a live one!

Watchingyou2sleezes · 24/09/2021 17:11

@ivykaty44

when they come to the door

look at surprised and say

who the fuck are these two cars parked on my drive?

ask which there car is.
and then say

serves you right someones blocked you in....

turn tell them to sort it out with the driver and storm off back in the house and slam the door

I actually did laugh out loud at that. Superb 😂
EmmaGrundyForPM · 24/09/2021 17:11

Tempting to let their tyres down but obviously they will them be stuck on your drive for longer.

Missgemini · 24/09/2021 17:12

I'm working this evening and this has made it all better. So exciting!

SnapAndFartAllDayLong · 24/09/2021 17:12

Ooh yay a good CF parking thread! Place firmly marked...

REP22 · 24/09/2021 17:12

Jolly good. (though seriously annoying CF for you, OP. Sympathies on that.).

Appalling CF parking his entitled kn*bchariot where it doesn't belong... Will this one also include:

Visiting relative (ideally winsome single brother) with advanced and inventive sense of humour?
An army of teds and stuffed animals to surround the Wagon of Torment?
A minor local celebrity (possibly ex-footballer), a visit to whom is so vital that it cannot be put off in order to move vehicle?
One or more Forestry Commission Rangers with their 4x4s and towing gear?

(If not, I may be able to supply at least two of the above). Wink

RubyReigns · 24/09/2021 17:12

Shamelessly place marking. I love a good parking thread!

ithoughtisawapuddycat · 24/09/2021 17:12

Love coming across a live thread. Loved the first diagram, could feel the anger in it.

AndyMurraysCat · 24/09/2021 17:13

Loving this
Watching with 🍷 + 🥜

Rosegoldivy · 24/09/2021 17:13

Shamelessly marking my place

GemmaRuby · 24/09/2021 17:14

Yes absolutely remove the note and when asked say you think the car belongs to a neighbour down the street but you’re not sure which house it is. Point vaguely and get them to knock on lots of doors in a futile search.

JayAlfredPrufrock · 24/09/2021 17:14

🚗

PraiseBee · 24/09/2021 17:15

I'd say change the note to a sign saying 'Thank you for being a patron of our small parking lot. Payment due is a bottle of wine or flowers. '

DominicRaabsTravelAgent · 24/09/2021 17:17

Yes absolutely remove the note and when asked say you think the car belongs to a neighbour down the street but you’re not sure which house it is. Point vaguely and get them to knock on lots of doors in a futile search

Wouldn't the game be up when you finally had to move your car? Grin

NotMyCat · 24/09/2021 17:19

@Window1

Do you have a school, community centre or shopping etc nearby? Is there any reason why someone would just come and park in your space like this, where do you think they are?
My neighbours visitors have been parking in my space on and off for 14 years They're fully aware it's private parking, they just don't give a shit and CBA to walk the 10m to on street parking Blocking them in, taking the doorbell off and going for a nice long bath is my recommendation
AlCalavicci · 24/09/2021 17:19

@REP22

Jolly good. (though seriously annoying CF for you, OP. Sympathies on that.).

Appalling CF parking his entitled kn*bchariot where it doesn't belong... Will this one also include:

Visiting relative (ideally winsome single brother) with advanced and inventive sense of humour?
An army of teds and stuffed animals to surround the Wagon of Torment?
A minor local celebrity (possibly ex-footballer), a visit to whom is so vital that it cannot be put off in order to move vehicle?
One or more Forestry Commission Rangers with their 4x4s and towing gear?

(If not, I may be able to supply at least two of the above). Wink

That was without a doubt the best parking thread(s) I have ever read , it kept me entertained for ageees
PlonkyWillyWonky · 24/09/2021 17:20

Take the note off and crack open a beer

Flakjacketon · 24/09/2021 17:23

🍿🍷

SandraGreen · 24/09/2021 17:29

I just wouldn't answer the door.

Cheeky fucking fuckers.

Mrsweasleysclock · 24/09/2021 17:29

Ooooo Friday night parking thread!! Best way to start a weekend.